When Socrates was on trial for encouraging his students to challenge accepted beliefs and think for themselves, he had the option of choosing life in prison or exile, but he chose death. He said, "The unexamined life is not worth living."
I've been a "seeker" all of my life, and you would think I'd have it all figured out by now. But it's amazing how much a person can stuff deep down in the crevices of her soul and continue to be "just fine." Even though my natural inclination is to examine myself, sometimes it takes prompting to dig very deep.
Part of my "incubation" period in this ministry involves studying books like The Search for Significance by Robert McGee, and Changes that Heal by Henry Cloud. Right now, I'm doing the workbook exercises for Changes that Heal. Talk about some hard work! That's because it's "heart work."
In starting this ministry, I've come face to face with emotional challenges, things that I usually just run away from in order to avoid discomfort. But God keeps reminding me of how deep and wide his love is, and how much he wants for me, which is what he wants for all of us... more than we can ask for or imagine.
Comments